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The vessel is the first of Chinas new generation of destroyers. (Photo: Twitter)

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China expands naval power, launches biggest new generation destroyer

The vessel marks a milestone in improving the nation's Navy armament system and building a strong and modern Navy.

28 Jun 2017 2:02 PM IST

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Nepal votes in second round of crucial local election

The first phase of local polls was held on May 14 in Provinces 3, 4 and 6 though the local polls were earlier scheduled...

28 Jun 2017 1:54 PM IST

$The two leaders underlined the close ties between their countries, with Trump saying India has a \true friend\ in the White House. (Photo: AP)$ World

Modi-Trump meet showed ties will be 'substantially closer': US

Narendra Modi and Donald Trump's friendship was on full display as they praised each other and embraced more than once.

28 Jun 2017 1:53 PM IST

Local 100, workers from the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority examine damaged train tracks, at the scene of a subway derailment. (Photo: AP)

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New York City subway train derails, dozens injured

The incident occurred mid-morning on the A train line between 2 stations in Harlem in northern Manhattan left 36 people...

28 Jun 2017 1:35 PM IST

He also asserted that China has shut the Nathu La pass entry for Indian pilgrims travelling to Kailash Mansarovar because of the border standoff. (Photo: AFP)

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China says road construction in Sikkim sector is undoubtedly' on their...

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said the Sikkim segment of the Indo-China border was recognised by both...

28 Jun 2017 12:38 PM IST

Around 300 supporters demonstrated outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices in Albuquerque, N.M., in support of Iraqi refugee Kadhim Al-bumohammed. (Photo: AP)

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US Judge halts deportations of more than 1,000 Iraqi nationals from US

The judge said his latest order temporarily halts removal proceedings against as many as 1,444 people including in...

28 Jun 2017 12:09 PM IST

President Bashar al-Assad inside an Su-27 fighter jet during a visit to the Hmeimim military base in Latakia province. (Photo: AFP)

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Syria's Assad visits Russian air base after US warning

Assad has been touring areas north and northwest of Damascus in recent days, a rare trip out of his seat of power in the...

28 Jun 2017 11:38 AM IST

US president Donald Trump shakes has with French president Emmanuel Macron. (Photo: AP)

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Trump, Macron pledge 'joint response' if Syria launches chemical...

In August 2013, a chemical attack near Damascus brought France and the US to the brink of a joint military intervention...

28 Jun 2017 11:12 AM IST

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Indians to get expedited entry into America under US travel initiative

The citizens of Switzerland and the United Kingdom are also part of the programme, which India has now joined.

28 Jun 2017 10:50 AM IST

In a joint communique after their bilateral meeting, they also and reiterated the need for a unified and collective effort by the international community to eliminate terrorism through a holistic approach. (Photo: AP)

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There can be no justification for acts of terror: India, Netherlands

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch PM Mark Rutte agreed that there should be zero-tolerance on terrorism.

28 Jun 2017 10:10 AM IST

It marked the first significant rebuke of Chinas rights record by the Trump administration, which has avoided harsh criticism of Beijing. (Photo: AP/Representational)

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US lists China among worst human trafficking offenders

In its annual Trafficking in Persons Report', the State Department said China is doing little to combat trafficking or...

28 Jun 2017 9:35 AM IST

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Grenade fired on Supreme Court from chopper terror attack: Venezuela...

The gunfire took place as President Maduro was speaking live on TV to pro-govt journalists at the presidential palace.

28 Jun 2017 8:48 AM IST